Sterile Processing Technician | Full-Time, 9:00 PM - 5:30 AM

Phelps Health; Rolla, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health in Rolla, MO is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for sterilization techniques and instrument care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will ensure proper decontamination, labeling, and documentation, while maintaining daily inventory and collaborating with surgical teams. A high school diploma is required, with sterile processing experience preferred and certification to be obtained within 12 months.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in sterile processing preferred.
• Certification within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates principles of decontamination/sterilization.
• Correctly sorts instrumentation for cleaning according to manufacturer’s specification.
• Correctly cleans CASE carts.
• Correctly inspects packages for integrity after sterilization.
• Correctly sterilizes instrumentation according to manufacturer’s specifications.
• Accurately labels instrumentation.
• Maintains daily inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Meets commitments, works independently, handles change, stays focused under pressure.

Skills

Sterile processing

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

**Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri.**No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.**General Summary*** The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for sterilization techniques and operations of equipment.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Demonstrates principles of decontamination/sterilization.* Correct use of personal protective equipment (gown, gloves, face mask, boots)* Correctly sorts instrumentation for cleaning according to manufacturer’s specification.* Correctly cleans CASE carts.* Correctly inspects packages for integrity after sterilization.* Demonstrates principles of sterilization.* Correct use of biological and chemical sterilization indicators.* Correctly sterilizes instrumentation according to manufacturer’s specifications.* Accurately labels instrumentation.* Correctly documents sterilizer loads and tests.* Demonstrates knowledge of instruments and equipment.* Correct assembly of instrumentation.* Correctly tests instrumentation for optimal functioning.* Notifies supervisor of broken and/or malfunctioning instrumentation and removes them from service.* Correctly identifies specific department instrumentation ie. Surgery, obstetrics, and emergency services.* Maintains daily inventory of equipment and supplies.* Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems.* Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, stays focused under pressure, meets attendance/punctuality requirements.**Education*** High School diploma or equivalent required.**Work Experience*** Experience in sterile processing preferred**Certification/License*** Sterile Processing Technician certification to be obtained within 1 year of employment.**Mental/Physical Requirements*** Considerable mental concentration required to operate equipment and properly care for instruments and equipment. Standing, walking, lifting up to 35 lbs., reaching required.* Mental and Emotional Requirements: Works in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment.**Working Conditions*** Exposed to wet and/or humid conditions during decontamination of instruments. Occasional exposure to temperature fluctuations, fumes, or airborne particles, exposure to communicable/infectious disease via contact with contaminated instruments and supplies. Must be able to work in a small, confined area for long periods of time.*At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself! Apply now to join us on our mission in health care.*